May, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Cox Suspended 10 Days for Bute Overage in ’21 Foster S.

Trainer Brad Cox has been suspended 10 days and fined $500 by the Churchill Downs stewards for a phenylbutazone overage detected in the runner-up of the 2021 GII Stephen Foster S.

According to a ruling dated May 15 and posted to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) website Tuesday, the Class C positive was present in the post-race testing of MGSW Warrior's Charge (Munnings) at a level of 2.51 micrograms per milliliter of blood when he ran second at 7-1 in last year's edition of the Foster.

Cox's suspension is to run May 23-June 1. Warrior's Charge has been disqualified and the purse money is to be redistributed.

TDN phoned Cox to get his side of the story and to ask whether he'd be appealing. He responded via text message.

“We were completely shocked with these lab results,” Cox wrote. “Due to the fact that this medication was administered within the strict guidelines that are set in place. Having said that, while we disagree with the results, I have to own it and accept responsibility. Moving forward, I am committed to industry leading protocols which hopefully prevent this from happening again.”

Asked what arrangements, if any, are in the works for transferring his horses during his suspension, Cox wrote, “No transfers at this time.”

Phenylbutazone, also called Bute, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Kentucky's racing rules permit it on race day in concentrations at or less than three-tenths (0.3) micrograms per milliliter.
According to the ruling, Cox waived his right to a formal stewards' hearing, as did the horse's owners, Marshall Gramm and Sol Kumin.

The KHRC classifies drugs on an A (most severe) to D (least severe) scale.

Both the owner and trainer penalties are in line with Kentucky's recommended sanctioning guidelines for a Class C first offense, which call for up to a 10-day suspension (absent mitigating circumstances) for trainers and the disqualification and purse forfeiture for the owners.

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Harper Happy with Havana Grey’s Bright Start at Stud

No first-season sire has made an impact with his runners on the track quite like Havana Grey (GB) (Havana Gold {Ire}) has and, for all that Ed Harper of Whitsbury Manor Stud is petrified to tempt fate, he agreed that the early signs are hugely positive for their up-and-coming stallion.

Havana Grey was a brilliant 2-year-old himself, winning the G3 Molecomb S. before finishing runner-up in the G1 Prix Morny and G2 Flying Childers S., but it wasn't until the end of his 3-year-old campaign until he recorded his greatest day on a racecourse.

That triumph came when he snared the G1 Flying Five S. at the Curragh in 2018 and, while Havana Grey has clearly injected precociousness into his offspring with 10 individual winners in Europe on the board already, the most of any first-season sire, Harper is confident that the stallion's offspring will progress with racing.

He said, “It's still very much early days and we're keeping our heads down but, for a horse who ran his best race at the end of his 3-year-old campaign, it's particularly exciting that his progeny appear to be very easy to get to the track.”

Harper added, “We speak with trainers all the time and the one thing we hear is of how hardy his offspring are. Things that would have upset or derailed a yearling during its prep last year, the Havana Greys seemed to just dust it off, which was quite impressive. I think we are seeing that by how many have made the track already.

“They are like the kids in the playground who fall down and scrape their knee or bang their head but get back up and keep on running. They have a great attitude. We're very happy at the moment and are just happy that our clients will hopefully benefit from his brilliant start.”

Havana Grey's progeny have amassed eight wins between them in Britain and Ireland but it's Amuninni (Ire), who broke his duck in Italy recently, who springs to mind as Harper illustrated how the stallion's runners progress from their debut.

Harper said, “They seem to come on from their first run. No-one will have watched this, but a perfect example of this was a colt [Amuninni] that we sold at the Silver Sale at Doncaster for £11,000. He wasn't perfect but he was a good strong colt who went out to Italy.

“He was a little bit lost on his first run but was slow out the gates, which they can be, and it all looked a bit much for him first time out. Second time up, he was like a bullet from a gun and he'd have won [by] 10 lengths if he wasn't eased down.”

Harper added, “Karl Burke told me of how they expected Havana Grey to win first time out and he didn't. He surprised them by how green he was first time out but he really progressed. They really do come forward.”

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NBC Sports, Peacock To Present Live Preakness Stakes Coverage

NBC Sports' Triple Crown horse racing continues this weekend with live coverage of the 147th Preakness Stakes this Saturday, May 21, at 4 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. For the first time, Telemundo Deportes will present a Triple Crown race, with live coverage beginning Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET on Universo.

Coverage from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Md., begins this Friday, May 20, at 5 p.m. ET on USA Network with the 98th running of the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, and continues Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on CNBC. Over the two days, NBC Sports will cover nine races live.

Saturday's Preakness Stakes field is expected to include Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter (6-5) and fourth-place finisher Simplification (6-1). Also running in Saturday's field are Secret Oath (9-2), a filly trained by D. Wayne Lukas who won the Kentucky Oaks two weeks ago, Early Voting (7-2), who placed second in the Wood Memorial (G2) and Creative Minister (10-1).

Highlights of NBC Sports' Preakness Stakes coverage include:

Seven live races on Saturday (four in the NBC/Peacock Preakness Stakes show)
A historic look at the fillies who have won the Preakness Stakes as Secret Oath enters Saturday's field as a favorite
Feature on trainer Steve Asmussen, the winningest trainer in North America, who trains Saturday's favorite, Epicenter
A conversation among NBC Sports' analysts regarding the future of Triple Crown scheduling and the timing between races in light of the decision by Rich Strike's connections not to run the horse in the Preakness Stakes
Meet the Preakness Contenders
Celebrity picks for the 147th Preakness Stakes
Review of the thrilling Kentucky Derby, featuring Rich Strike's historic victory as an 80-1 longshot and audio from Rich Strike trainer Eric Reed, jockey Sonny Leon, and more
Tim Layden narrates an essay on trainer and U.S. Racing Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas, who has won the Preakness Stakes six times and is running Secret Oath this weekend
Overhead plane camera
Multiple jockey cams
A camera focused on race caller Larry Collmus
In addition, musicians The Chainsmokers, Marshmellow, and Moneybagg Yo will rock the infield with performances of their biggest hits throughout the broadcast.

COMMENTATORS: NBC Sports' coverage of the Preakness Stakes features host Mike Tirico; analysts Randy Moss and Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey, a two-time Preakness Stakes winner; host/reporter Ahmed Fareed; handicapper Matt Bernier; reporters Donna Brothers, Britney Eurton, Nick Luck, and Kenny Rice; and race caller Larry Collmus.

Steve Kornacki, NBC News' celebrated national political correspondent, joins NBC Sports' Preakness Stakes coverage as an insights analyst for the second consecutive year. NBC Sports' Tim Layden will deliver an essay.

The Preakness Stakes is produced by Lindsay Schanzer and Billy Matthews and is directed by Kaare Numme. Executive producer and president, NBC Sports Production is Sam Flood.

PREAKNESS STAKES (ALL TIMES ET)
Date Time Event Platform
Fri., May 20 5 p.m. Black-Eyed Susan USA Network
Sat., May 21 2 p.m. Preakness Stakes early races CNBC
Sat., May 21 4 p.m. 147th Preakness Stakes NBC, Peacock, Universo

BELMONT STAKES (ALL TIMES ET)
Date Time Event Platform
Sat., June 11 3 p.m. Belmont Stakes early races CNBC
Sat., June 11 5 p.m. 154th Belmont Stakes NBC, Peacock
PREAKNESS STAKES COVERAGE ON NBCSPORTS.COM & THE NBC SPORTS APP

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app will stream live coverage to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TVs via authentication, giving consumers additional value to their subscription service, and making high-quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. The full HD-quality video stream will come directly from NBC's broadcasts. NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app are available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Windows Store, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox, and Chromecast.

NBC SPORTS AUDIO PREAKNESS STAKES COVERAGE

The NBC Sports Audio Network will present live Preakness Stakes coverage, produced by SiriusXM, on Saturday, May 21 beginning at 10 a.m. ET on NBC Sports Audio (channel 85 on SiriusXM radios and the SXM App) with a special edition of SiriusXM's Down The Stretch, hosted by Dave Johnson and Bill Finley. NBC Sports' coverage of the Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Race Course begins at 6 p.m. ET. NBC Sports' Larry Collmus will handle the live race call. NBC Sports and SiriusXM also teamed to produce audio coverage of the 148th Kentucky Derby on May 7.

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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Celebrates Full Return Of Preakness Festivities

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will have a lineup of on-site activations during Preakness, kicking off events on Wednesday with the ABR Pre-Preakness Party.

“The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has been a valued partner of the Preakness since 2015,” said Maryland Jockey Club Acting President, Mike Rogers. “We at 1/ST and the Maryland Jockey Club look forward to bringing aftercare to the forefront of the Preakness for many years to come. The good work done by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is absolutely vital to ensuring the safety of our equine athletes and the longevity of the sport.”

“As the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness is the perfect place to bring the conversation of aftercare to the forefront,” said TAA President, Jeffrey Bloom. “The partnership between the Maryland Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is invaluable in forwarding the TAA's mission. I'm excited to be in attendance to represent the TAA as its 2022 board president and am grateful to continue the TAA's many traditions at Pimlico.”

Kicking off with the America's Best Racing (ABR) Pre-Preakness Party with proceeds to benefit the TAA is Wednesday, May 18 at 7 pm ET at Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore, Maryland. Tickets are still available online for $25 and will be available at the door for $35—tickets include (1) drink ticket, complimentary hors devours, access to an exclusive silent auction, and more.

Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-pre-preakness-party-presented-by-americas-best-racing-taa-tickets-314497680027

The TAA will present a race on the Black-Eyed Susan undercard. Race 3, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Race goes off at 12:32 pm ET on Friday, May 20, 2022. A presentation of a TAA blanket and swag bag will be made to the winning connections following the running of the race.

The field of 14 is set to go 1 1/16 miles on the turf in the $58,000 allowance race. Horses representing TAA-supporting breeders, owners, and trainers entered in the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Race include:

#10 NEVER EXPLAIN bred by Hidden Brook Farm & Godolphin

On Saturday, Preakness Day, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will present Race 11, the Sir Barton Stakes Sponsored by Brandon and Diannah Perry to Benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Post time for the race is 4:53 pm ET and will be followed by a presentation of a TAA blanket and swag bag to the winning connections, as well as a check presentation to the TAA from Paragon Farms.

Ten three-year-old's will make their bid on the dirt going 1 1/16 miles for the $100,000 purse. Horses representing TAA-supporting breeders, owners, and trainers entered in the Sir Barton Stakes Sponsored by Brandon and Diannah Perry to Benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance include:

#5 B DAWK owned in-part by West Point Thoroughbreds and trained by Doug O'Neill

#7 GOOD SKATE bred by Brereton Jones

#8 UNIKEE bred by Brereton Jones

#9 BROOKLYN DIAMONDS owned in-part by Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Siena Farm LLC

On both Black-Eyed Susan and Preakness day the TAA will host the Best Turned Out Awards in the Pimlico Race Course winner's circle for each race. Additionally, a TAA information table will be set up in the grandstand to allow patrons the opportunity to donate and learn more about accredited aftercare.

TAA supporters 1/ST Racing and Pimlico Race Course will promote aftercare awareness throughout the race day.

About the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

Based in Lexington, KY, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, rehome, and retire Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Along with continued funding from its original partners Breeders' Cup, The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association, the TAA is supported by owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals, and other industry members. Since inception in 2012, the TAA has granted more than $24.5 million to accredited aftercare organizations. Currently 82 aftercare organizations comprised of approximately 180 facilities across North America have been granted accreditation. To learn more about the TAA, visit ThoroughbredAftercare.org.

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